Henry Monnier
1843
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man in a long, dark coat with his hands tucked in his pockets. His boots are tall and shiny, and his hair is neatly combed. The drawing is mostly black and white, with some light shading to show his face and clothes. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture his pose and expression. This style was common in the 1840s for capturing people’s personalities fast. Next, check out how this work was made with lithography.
